Correctional Officer Lieutenant - Security & Crisis Lead

Florida; Bristol (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections, Liberty Correctional Institution in Bristol, Florida, seeks a Correctional Officer Lieutenant. The role supervises officers and sergeants, coordinates post assignments, oversees security operations, and serves as the on-site commander during emergencies.

Responsibilities include training, performance evaluations, contraband searches, inmate management, and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed the basic recruit training course for correctional officers and have one year of experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida.
• Must not have received a suspension within the past 12 months.
• Must not have received an involuntary demotion within the past 24 months.
• Must not have received less than a 3.00 rating on a performance evaluation within the past 3 fiscal years.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the activities of Correctional Officers and Correctional Officers Sergeants assigned to a shift.
• Plans, organizes and coordinates post assignments and duties; ensures attendance and leave reports are completed.
• Provides guidance and disciplinary actions when necessary; conducts performance evaluations.
• Supervises searches for contraband, inspects buildings for security and sanitation, and monitors overall security coverage.
• Provides crisis intervention and emergency response, including CPR and first aid.
• Transports inmates with proper restraints and maintains custody outside secured areas.
• Attends mandatory training and performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Citizenship required

High School Diploma

Basic recruit training for correction

Experience as certified officer

No suspensions last 12 months

No involuntary demotion last 24 months

Performance rating ≥3.00 (last 3 years

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Florida Department of Corrections, Liberty Correctional Institution in Bristol, Florida, seeks a Correctional Officer Lieutenant. The role supervises officers and sergeants, coordinates post assignments, oversees security operations, and serves as the on-site commander during emergencies.

Responsibilities include training, performance evaluations, contraband searches, inmate management, and ensuring safety compliance.